Dark Purple

The color #280C24 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 12, 36 and HSL values of 309°, 54%, 10%.

Color Values for #280C24

Below are the different color format representations for #280C24. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280C24
RGB:
rgb(40,12,36) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,54%,10%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 70%, 10%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280C24

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280C24. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.7%
Blue: 14.1%

Contrast Analysis for #280C24

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #280C24

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280C24

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #280C24

The complementary color for #280C24 is #0C2710. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280C24

The analogous colors for #280C24 are #1E0C27 and #270C15. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280C24

The triadic colors for #280C24 are #23270C and #0C2327. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280C24

These are the darker variations of #280C24. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200A1D and #180716. This progression shows how #280C24 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280C24

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533D50 and #7E6D7C. This progression shows how #280C24. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280C24

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280C24. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280C24

Companies and brands that incorporate #280C24 in their visual identity.

#280C24 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280C24. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280C24 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 12, 36 and HSL values of 309°, 54%, 10%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #280C24 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.